K&F Black Mist Diffusion Effect 1/8 Nano-X Series | KF01.1627 Camera Filter  (46 mm)

Slim frame black mist diffusion filter to soften harshness and bloom highlights for glamourous images MAIN FEATURES: – Ultra slim frame protruding only 3 mm which avoids vignetting and dark corners – Double threaded to attach and stack to combine with other filters – High-quality aircraft aluminium frame construction – Japanese high precision optical glass with double-sided polishing – Multi-layer coating for extra light transmission and reduced reflections – Double sided coatings are waterproof, scratch resistant and oil-resistant – Includes carrying case which protects against scratches when carried in camera bag Give your photos a softer more vintage filmic look right in camera with a black diffusion filter Digital cameras have a distinct look about the images they create. There are a few characteristics which define them. Generally, they are sharp, with a broad range of coverage of the light values from bright to dark. These factors make for great snapshots. Digital cameras are designed to photocopy what is in front of them, but their automatic modes have no ability to reproduce mood and atmosphere. You can greatly enhance these characteristics within your images by dialling in settings manually and shooting through an effect filter like this black diffusion filter for a pro mist result. REMOVE HARSHNESS If you are looking to give your images a unique look and style, a black diffusion filter may be a great option for you. It changes some of the key characteristics of a modern digital camera image. Firstly, it diffuses the image. The coatings on the filter slightly softens the image. A soft image is not the same as an out of focus image. Softening filters have been used in cinema for decades. This removes some of the harshness of a modern camera. It preserves the sharp focus but reduces some fine details. This is particularly good for capturing skin in a more forgiving way and make objects appear more glamorous as imperfections are blended and minimised. This can make it great for fashion and beauty applications. BLOOM HIGHLIGHTS The second effect the filter has is to bloom light sources. An additional effect of the filter's diffusion is to create a glow around light sources. If a light or neon tube is in the shot it gets a dreamy glow effect or "bloom". This is very impactful in street photography at night (think Blade Runner). The combination of these two characteristics are images which appear lower in overall contrast. You can underexpose shots for richer blacks which helps to create mystery, while the bloomed highlights have such smooth graduation in tone so that the resultant contrast is more like a vintage filmic look. USES The effects of this filter are well suited to stylised product photography, portraits, landscapes, narrative story telling work and urban street photography. As it impacts the look of light sources so strongly it is most effective in night shots, its characteristics can be more subdued in daylight shooting. Because of its stylised look it is less suited to news, documentary or reviews. YEARS OF POPULARITY The effect created by a black diffusion filter has been so popular that digital editing has tried recreating it in various forms. A popular image editing technique called the Orton Effect works to emulate the look created by a Black Pro Mist or this black diffusion filter. You will always get a better effect in camera than doing it after the fact in post processing. WHAT SIZE DO I NEED? This black diffusion filter is compatible with all lenses. Please verify your camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens thread size will be marked somewhere on the lens barrel or printed underneath your lens cap. This number is always preceded by the symbol for diameter. So, if you are trying to create a different look to your work. If you are aiming to create something more filmic, narrative or stylised in order to stand apart, try the K&F Concept Black Diffusion Filter. Specifications 1/8 Black Diffusion Filter 3mm aircraft aluminium frame Double-threaded